Casio EX-10 vs FujiFilm S2950

Below, we are contrasting the Casio EX-10 versus FujiFilm S2950, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and FujiFilm. The resolution of the EX-10 (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is very well matched but the EX-10 (1/1.7") and S2950 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-10 was released 2 years later than the S2950 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Casio EX-10 being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-10 grades against the S2950 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-10 & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-10 Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-10 offers outside measurements of 120mm x 68mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Compare the Casio EX-10 versus FujiFilm S2950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the EX-10 vs the S2950.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-10 and S2950 is 83 and 76 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-10 and S2950.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-10 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the FujiFilm S2950 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern EX-10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.